Finally an explanation why we all got stuck with a forced Kinect

So I guess that the Our Take section also applies to the Sony VR headset as well???

I don't understand what's the big deal of VR? The Oculus Rift has been making big headlines the past couple of years, now both Sony and MS are making one. Maybe its because I haven't used one yet, but I just don't find the point of wearing a huge thing around my eyes (and part of the face) to just get better immersion.

Figured Microsoft would get in the action, Oculus VR is starting something big, and now Sony and Microsoft want to compete. I'm interested in the Oculus VR, there are some game worlds I would like to jump into.

Go figure right before Sony is set to annouce theirs Micro all the sudden comes out and says wait were gonna do it too....

I still see no reason behind VR no matter how many big shots join the club at Occulus. I don't care if it'll freak my grandma out or make me have sex like in Time Cop. I think it's from 90's movies and should stay there and anyone proclaiming it's for the future is from the 90's and just wants to be cool. Sony and Microsoft included.

The Oculus Rift is going to be the VR device, not Sony's nor Microsoft's take on it. Why? Because the Oculus has been involved with consumers and developers from the beginning, they've gained a following both with consumers and industry professionals, and they continue to be open about development. Neither Microsoft nor Sony has unveiled much nor have they spoken about their hardware. I see it as more of jumping on the bandwagon and hoping to be add on sales simply because they have their logo on the device. I'm fully supporting the Oculus Rift unless Sony or Microsoft can make a huge, damn-fine impression soon. I just don't see either of them being as successful.

Who isn't working in VR devices these days? It seems only natural that Microsoft would also join the virtual bandwagon.

Ok, I know what they are but what can they do as in games, movies, what?

Didn't the Oculus guys say they weren't putting their headset out on console? If so, they're not really going to be competing with each other. Oculus is definitely the engine pulling this hype train. But Sony and Xbox only stand to benefit from Oculus priming the public conscience. The fact that two juggernauts like Sony and Microsoft are jumping on the VR bandwagon tells me that VR is finally ready for primetime. And to me that is the most exciting takeaway.

I don't think we are at the point of needing VR. The tech I believe isn't there yet.

waste of money. 2014's version of the Powerglove. i'd be happier with that illumination-room thingy-ma-jig

the world of VR Gaming is near.

Yeah.. We still have a long way to go before this is actually comfortable and seamlessly runs games of your choice, but I'm still very excited, they need to hurry it up.

I fully expect the next Kinect to be able to detect the position and movement of an individual's fingers, combo weapon that with VR headset and I get a Minority Report keyboard-thingy, then for the ultimate combo weapon: combine it with Franz Schubert's Unfinished and I can re-enact that entire scene. Make it happen!

Sweet, I would probably try it

Looks like VR is the new trend these days. It doesn't seem like something that'll interest me though. Just like 3D.

Playing Skyrim with a VR headset, Tritton 7.1 Surround sound headset, and Kinect voice controls? This must happen.

I'm freakin excited man. Not like the 3D TV thing we went through. This is the immersion I've been waiting for. I'm betting the company with the LEAST bulky headset wins. Whomever can make putting on their headset feel the most natural in a home environment will have the advantage. Of course, good specs count too.

I don't think this is a good idea. Let it go MS. IMHO, I think that VR is the new 3D. It'll be a fad soon forgotten.